Micro:bit w/ BMP384 Pressure Sensor?

[townschoolengineering]

Hi, folks!

I’m troubleshooting getting a micro:bit with the Qwiic breakout board to read data from the BMP384 pressure sensor (to be used as an altimeter). The information I’m getting back is showing power but no pressure data.

Can anyone confirm success using a Qwiic breakout board and a micro:bit with an external sensor–even better if it’s the BMP384?

That alone will help me keep slugging along, knowing that it’s possible. I was able to put together a BMP384 extension for MakeCode blocks with the help of a robot, so if this can work, I’d be happy to share when done.

With gratitude,

-Matt

[dilshana]

@townschoolengineering

I’m troubleshooting getting a micro:bit with the Qwiic breakout board to read data from the BMP384 pressure sensor (to be used as an altimeter). The information I’m getting back is showing power but no pressure data.

Can anyone confirm success using a Qwiic breakout board and a micro:bit with an external sensor–even better if it’s the BMP384?

That alone will help me keep slugging along, knowing that it’s possible. I was able to put together a BMP384 extension for MakeCode blocks with the help of a robot, so if this can work, I’d be happy to share when done.

It is possible to get a micro:bit talking over Qwiic (I²C) to external sensors, including Bosch pressure sensors like the BMP3xx family (BMP280, BMP388, BMP390, BMP384).